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Angel Tree 2021 has begun accepting applications for Christmas assistance
Angel Tree 2021 has begun accepting applications for Christmas
assistance and will continue accepting names through December 3.
There are three ways to apply:1) IN PERSON AT:
First Christian Church...
VSHS Carolers visit area stores
VSHS choir students kicked off the holiday season with their first round of Christmas Caroling on Sunday downtown Vinton at the Christmas Open House. The carolers stopped to sing in various locations ... VGH Tree Walk Raffle Winner Announced
Virginia Gay Hospital announces Michele Schoonover as the winner of the VGH Tree Walk Raffle. We are grateful for all who participated in the raffle in support of Tree of Lights! We plan to bring the ... VS FFA Prepares Community for Holiday Season with Lights and Roping
By: Co-Reporter Isabel MullinexOn Saturday, November 13th, 14 FFA members gathered at the Vinton Courthouse at 9 A.M. to help GoVS with the annual hanging of holiday lights and roping. This is a great... Area Vinton shoppers made their way downtown on Sunday
The traditional "after the Christmas parade but before Thanksgiving" Christmas Open House was held Sunday afternoon in downtown Vinton. Area shoppers enjoyed treats, deals, and specials rolled out esp... Santa Claus arrives in Vinton
Thursday evening brought excited children to downtown Vinton to welcome Santa Claus to town. Santa along with the winners of the Turkey Coloring Contest rode atop one of the fire trucks from the Vinto... Vinton Unlimited Holiday Punch Card Program begins Sunday, November 21
Vinton Unlimited is offering a 'holiday lights' punch card to be used during the holiday shopping season! For every $10 spent, receive one punch. Completed cards will be entered to win weekly prizes o...
V-S FFA Chapter Receives 2 Star Rating placing in the Top 5% of the Nation
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On October 27th, 16 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana. On their way there, the chapter stopped at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch... Garrison House Fire Tuesday Night
On Tuesday evening the Garrison Fire Department responded to a house fire at 100 East Maple Street, which destroyed the former Emma Crossley house. The house is located at the corner of Maple and Syca... VGH Founders Award Honoree - Ruth Mayhew
Ruth Mayhew served as Administrative Assistant for 18 years prior to her retirement in 1999. Mike Riege stated “she was a tireless worker, filling roles of secretary, Board Secretary, Human Resource...